Catherine M. Raby v. HHS - Prevnar 13, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (2021)

Catherine M. Raby filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on June 25, 2018.

Ms. Raby alleged that she suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) after receiving a Prevnar 13 vaccination on June 2, 2016.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the immunization caused Ms. Raby's injury.

Despite the respondent's denial, the parties reached a settlement agreement. A joint stipulation was filed on September 30, 2021, outlining the terms of the settlement.

As part of the agreement, the respondent agreed to issue a payment of $85,000.00 to Ms. Raby, payable by check, as compensation for all damages available under the program.

Special Master Mindy Michaels Roth adopted the stipulation and awarded the compensation. The clerk of the court was directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case. Nancy Meyers, Esq., represented the petitioner, and Christine Becer, Esq., represented the respondent.